Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes
Oh my! These cheesy mashed potato pancakes were seriously tasty and all of us in my family ate them up in minutes. I loved mine topped with sour cream and extra green onions, my husband and daughter liked theirs topped with their favorite hot sauce, and my son added extra shredded cheese to the top
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mashed potatoes
- 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 green onions (chopped )
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
- 1 small egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour (divided)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil + 1 tbsp butter (divided)
- Sour cream
- Green onions, (chopped)
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, whisked egg, and 2 tablespoons of flour. sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- 2
Using your hands, divide the mixture into 8 portions.
- 3
Roll each portion into a ball then flatten it into a pancake about a 1/2-inch-thick.
- 4
Place the remaining 1/4 cup of flour on a shallow plate then lightly dredge each side of the potato pancake in the flour.
- 5
Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil plus 2 teaspoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Add the potato pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of butter to the pan for the second batch.
- 8
Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
- 9
Serve the potato pancakes topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.
- 10
Side Note: Don't crowd the pan while cooking and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a yummy crispy crust!